Eastern U.S. Dairy & Perishables Growth Manager

Tirlán; Illinois; Remote; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Opportunities for business expansion

Job summary

A premium food brand is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to grow its operations in the eastern U.S. This role involves managing existing accounts, targeting new partnerships, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has a track record in retail channel success, particularly with perishable goods, and is results-driven. The position is home-office based with up to 50% travel required. Competitive salary package offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in growing perishable foods within retail channels.
• Proven track record with supermarket channel, natural channel, and independents.
• Experience managing brokers towards target goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing Truly Family Farms accounts within the eastern U.S.
• Target new authorizations within distributors and retailers.
• Collaborate with the marketing team for retailer-focused activities.

Skills

Business development

Retail channel management

Broker management

Sales strategy

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Account management

Multi-tasking

KPI-driven

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree

Tools

SAP

Trade Promotions Management software

Circana

Nielson

Job description

A premium food brand is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to grow its operations in the eastern U.S. This role involves managing existing accounts, targeting new partnerships, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has a track record in retail channel success, particularly with perishable goods, and is results-driven. The position is home-office based with up to 50% travel required. Competitive salary package offered.